It only took about two weeks for the ranch with the notorious railroad-car bunker to be claimed. An offer has been accepted on the Arizona landmark that was listed recently for $1.35 million.
Located in Cave Creek, AZ, about an hour north of Phoenix, the unusual property offers even more than the famous treasure in the backyard.
The home’s peaceful setting and mountain views come with a trio of buried Santa Fe railroad cars, says Ryan Buckley, who is listing the property with Lori Cedarstrom. Both are with the Scottsdale office of Coldwell Banker Realty.
The ranch is conveniently nestled close to town, a short drive to entertainment and shopping, Buckley says.
Buried Santa Fe train car
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Curious about that bunker? The old Santa Fe railroad cars were buried three to five feet deep on the property. The original intent was to use them as a fallout shelter, and they were once connected via tunnel to the main house.
Now they’ve taken on a clubhouse-type vibe. The boxcars are equipped with electricity, plumbing, a bathroom, bar that seats four, full-size pingpong table, and performance space for a small band—because you’ve got to have some kind of entertainment while hunkering down, right?
Train-car bunker kitchen
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Game room
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Train-car bunker bar
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The tunnel is gone, but stairs and an above-ground entry were installed for easier access. No one knows exactly when the cars were buried, but it’s estimated to have been in the 1960s or early 1970s.
Above-ground entry to the train-car bunker
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The house clocks in at 4,091 square feet. There are five en suite bedrooms with their own private patios—an especially charming amenity when the property was run as a bed-and-breakfast.
Ranch house
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Bedroom suite
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This is not your typical ranch house, by any means. There are stone floors, walls, and countertops, with much of the rock having been sourced locally.
Stone fireplace in dining room
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Stone countertop
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The home is awash in natural light from its many windows, which also offer sweeping desert vistas.
The primary suite’s private deck overlooks the pool area, where there is plenty of room for lounging and soaking in the iconic Southwestern landscape.
Pool area
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The property also comes with a fully equipped horse ranch. Those facilities include covered and uncovered stalls, turnouts, an automatic horse-watering system, an arena, covered hay storage, and a tack room. There are also a number of riding trails on and near the property.
Horse stables
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